topspin

top·spin

T0275100 (tŏp′spĭn′)n. Forward rotation imparted to a ball by a stroke, as in tennis.

topspin

(ˈtɒpˌspɪn) n (General Sporting Terms) sport spin imparted to make a ball bounce or travel exceptionally far, high, or quickly, as by hitting it with a sharp forward and upward stroke. Compare backspin

top•spin

(ˈtɒpˌspɪn)

n. a spinning motion imparted to a ball that causes it to rotate forward. [1900–05]

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topspin - forward spin (usually of a moving ball) that is imparted by an upward strokespin - a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)

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